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25/11/2020 Documentary 1h 43m
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Conquering the world, one quarter at a time

Overview

The oral history of a team of geeks and misfits in the back of a Chicago factory creating the biggest video games of all time. Midway Games pioneered the concept of live-action gaming, kick-starting a new arcade boom and grossing billions of dollars with hits like Mortal Kombat and NBA Jam. The documentary covers much of Mortal Kombats history, including the creation of fatalities and characters such as Liu Kang, Kitana, Johnny Cage and Scorpion.

  1. Joshua Tsui

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Eugene Jarvis

    Self

  2. George Petro

    Self

  3. Jack Haeger

    Self

  4. Mark Turmell

    Self

  5. John Tobias

    Self

  6. Neil Nicastro

    Self

  7. Ken Fedesna

    Self

  8. Ernest Cline

    Self

  9. Paul W. S. Anderson

    Self

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Reviews

A review by jp475
Written by jp475 on 2025-02-26
A very well made documentary following the history of Mortal Kombat while showing off its characters like Liu Kang, Johnny, Scorpion and Kitana. It's definitely worth checking out if you are a fan of the franchise.
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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